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There are 3 ways to get from Saltcoats to Lake District (Land) by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 17m
    £58–106

  2. Drive 138.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saltcoats to Lake District (Land)car car 138.9 mi
    3h 4m
    £34–49

  3. Line 11 bus, bus, train, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X76 / ...
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus 78 / ...
    5h 26m
    £58–100

Saltcoats to Lake District (Land) by train and bus

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Saltcoats, Scotland and Lake District (Land), England?

There is no direct connection from Saltcoats to Lake District (Land). However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the line 78 bus to National Trust car park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to National Trust car park via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Waterloo Lane, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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